A 44 driver helps golfers to achieve a distance of about 275 yards. Since the mid 2000s, the average driver length on the pga tour has held steady. I havent measure it but comparing to other shafts i have laying around, its clearly longer, around. Last year, taylormade reported the lie angle of its r11s driver as 59. Jan 03, 2017 that said, it makes sense to use, for example, a 70 gram shaft as a starting point for a player who prefers a 60 gram driver shaft because, when its cut shorter, the shaft will feel similar in terms of weight. Accuracy can deteriorate with a longer length depending on the person.
Obviously, with driver lies all around 58 degrees, the golf gurus have come to the conclusion that driver lie isnt too important. Have someone measure from the point where your hand meets your wrist as shown in diagram to the floor. If you stand very tall and have a steep swing plane, you could use a slightly longer driver. Driver lie angle is not a huge factor to worry about in fitting because. Sep 21, 2011 45 total length used to be standard with depending on the head a 43 12 raw length shaft. In addition to being lighter, the motore 60 makes it easier to launch the ball on a higher launch angle and at a higher spinrate, which helps many players achieve longer carry for increased distance. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. See what results we got when we tried different length shafts on the golf club. Even a standard length club can be too long for the average golfer to. I read tom wishons book and took one inch off my r9 driver and superfast 3 wood.
I have a little draw and with the head adjustments i can counter it and now i am driving every shot straight. This raises the immediate question, why is a relatively tall, obviously highly skilled player using a shorter than standard driver. Jan 31, 2017 the stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. I thought i was playing with a shortened driver but when. That assumes you are playing standard length shafts. The golfworks al0083 aldila rogue black msi graphite wood shafts. I still struglle a bit with consistancy in my line and distance.
Your clubs should complement your height, wristtofloor length. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. I placed my order via my local shop but i was after 45 as well. There is no industry standard regarding driver length. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. There is no question i have been an advocate for driver shaft length to be shorter than the current standard driver shaft lengths as offered by the various golf equipment companies. This combo may be very well for a lady golfer that is 5 8 with a 33.
Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf industry ever since. R9 driver specifications club left handed loft lie head volume club length swing weight 8. The r9 as stated above is approximately 420cc in size. I think the player who went from, say, a 50 gram driver shaft to a 90 gram fw shaft would be a significant outlier. Struggling with accuracy off the tee, rickie fowler shaved an inch off his driver length at the honda classic, using a 43. What shaft length for a 45 playing length sim driver. Or is the measurement taken from the base of the driver head the. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. Taking a look at the driver shaft length used by the tour leaders in strokes gained. Dec 01, 2019 when thinking about what length golf clubs to use, specifically the driver, it will depend on if you prioritise distance or accuracy in your long game. Taylormade r9 supertri driver robert garrigus test.
Shaft with adapter for taylormade r9r11sr11 drivers nordicagolf. Taylormade graphite golf club shafts for sale ebay. Any suggestions as the what my driver length and 5iron length should be. Shows virtually no traces of wear, may have been hit one or more times in controlled conditions. Taylormade tour issued sim driver fujikura ventus blue 6x shaft 10. Love the shaft as i grow older in my senior years i was starting to have trouble getting ball in air off tee and researched this shaft and it truly has helped and it being a lighter shaft i have gain distance lost over last few years. Trying a longer shaft is a popular suggestion these days, but most players should, if anything, try a shaft half an inch shorter than whats in their driver. The 46 listed on the project x site is the raw uncut shaft length before installation. All golfers should use standard length clubs unless he or she is short or tall.
If youve installed your shaft uncut then youve built something approaching long drive competitor length although cobra are going to be releasing a 48 gamer driver soon. For example, if you are 6feet tall and your wristtofloor measurement is 35 inches, a standard length driver 44 inches for a steel shaft driver and 45 inches for a graphite shaft driver would be appropriate. A common lie angle for a 5iron is 61, therefore the length of the 5iron may be 37. For example, a golfer who stands 6 feet tall and whose wrists are 35 inches from the floor should use standardlength. Measuring the length of the old shafts will show how long the new ones need to be.
Standard length and loft for irons golf in my kingdom. There is an optimum driver shaft length with which golfers will achieve maximum clubhead speed and it will vary. Standard length driver 45 and standard length irons, 2 degrees flat. Sortable by golfer and shaft length, this tab provides a head to head. Golf equipment explained golf direct the nations favourite. Since installing their shaft in my taylormade r9, i have never hit the ball longer or straighter. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. Rickie fowler finds shorterlength driver to his liking. Agree with the previous post, dont want to give up the distance. That said, most companies off the rack drivers from big box stores are 45 inches in length for men.
Nov 07, 20 the standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. What length driver should you use with mark crossfield filmed at titleist tpi in the usa with their top fitting team. Since the mid 2000s, the average driver length on the pga tour has held steady at. I started on the back 9 because there were lots of people on the front and an iron off 10 comparing balls, but when i got to 11 i swapped shafts. Ok, i know, there have been plenty of threads on here touting the advantages of shortening the shaft on your driver. The 46 listed on the project x site is the raw uncut shaft length. R9 driver r9 460 driver r9 fairway raylor rescue rescue tp r9 irons r9 tp irons burner iron rossa monza spider core classics.
What length golf clubs do you need hireko custom golf clubs. The stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. The r9 supertri is equipped with a fujikura motore 60gram shaft, which is five grams lighter than the motore 65 used in the r9 driver. We thought that longer clubs would match my height and reduce stress on my back. Sep 26, 2018 what length driver should you use with mark crossfield filmed at titleist tpi in the usa with their top fitting team. Golf channel info is generalized for all players and should be taken with a grain of salt. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf.
The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the shorter. But im almost 62, and always figured, im to tall for that to work for me. That said, it makes sense to use, for example, a 70 gram shaft as a starting point for a player who prefers a 60 gram driver shaft because, when its cut shorter, the shaft will feel similar in. Or is the measurement taken from the base of the driver head the part touching the ground to the tip of the grip. Jun 21, 2018 driver shaft length is longer or shorter better. Some players get good control and distance when they use this club. Carry distance with the driver varies from 230 to 260 depending on. What is the difference between the upright lofts and the. I have an r9 supertri 9 with a stiff fubuki tour 73. Their latest driver, the r9 adds an adjustable hosel to the moveable weight. If youve installed your shaft uncut then youve built something approaching long drive. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. It has a 195 gram head which is light, but the swingweight is still e2 or so. In the days of drivers with steel shafts and persimmon heads, the standard length for a driver was 43 inches.
If someone else is installing the shafts for you, knowing how long you want them will speed up the shaft replacement process. How high do you hit the ball with the driver or is the 3 wood off the tee about the right height. Driver shaft length club makingfittingrepair mygolfspy. Measuring the length of the old shafts will show how long the new ones need to. When thinking about what length golf clubs to use, specifically the driver, it will depend on if you prioritise distance or accuracy in your long game. Aftermarket z cord black and white grip from golf pride. Love the shaft as i grow older in my senior years i was starting to have trouble getting ball in air off tee and researched this shaft and it truly has helped and it being a lighter shaft i have gain distance lost. Taylormade driver righthanded extra stiff flex golf clubs. If you are playing a shorter driver, say 44 inches instead of the standard 45 inches, you should consider a slightly heavier shaft, say 10 grams heavier.
Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Adjust the head, adjust the weights, totally optimize you. In terms of irons, in the 1970s most golf manufacturers adhered to what was known at the 2438 rule when it came to iron loft and. To determine your wristtofloor measurement, wear street shoes and stand on a hard surface with your arms relaxed at your sides. In addition to being lighter, the motore 60 makes it easier to launch. Oct 30, 2012 so i was definitely going to test that ball, but was also going to swap out the r11 3 wood shaft 43. If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wristtofloor measurement, the club should be onequarter inch longer. Driver shaft length japanese golf clubs japanese golf. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti.
It has 8 different hosel positions ranging from neutral to 2 closed to 2 open as well as 2 upright moving in 1 increments. Dec 21, 2015 in the days of drivers with steel shafts and persimmon heads, the standard length for a driver was 43 inches. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the shorter shaft promises more consi. Not sure of tigers driver now but when he started his. Hard to find lightly used fujikura motore f1 55 gram stiff tp r9 driver shaft w aftermarket r1 tip installed. There are 3 movable weights in the r9 2 1 gram weights, and 1 16 gram weight.
With the introduction of graphite shafts and titanium heads the new standard for. Taylormade grafalloy prolauch senior shaft for sldr driver. My standard sim 9 degrees not max which i custom ordered from taylormade, came longer than i asked as usual. When installing new golf shafts it is important to know how long the shafts need to be. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length.
He was also seeing a lower ball height from the new driver his peak. Radial drilled and tapped holes ready for immediate use with standard hole spacing. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver. Shaft flex has a major effect on the feel of a golf club and a medium effect on distance. So i was definitely going to test that ball, but was also going to swap out the r11 3 wood shaft 43. What length driver should you use buying guide youtube.
I am thinking of butt trimming the shaft so my driver playing length be 45 long. Not that long ago a standard driver lie angle was 50 degrees. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. Just got the taylormade tp 09 rescues because in the neutral position, they are 1 degree flat. I started on the back 9 because there were lots of people on. I still struglle a bit with consistancy in my line and. Not sure of tigers driver now but when he started his pro career his driver length was 43 inches. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43.
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